Ebute Metta Plank Market in Lagos Engulfed by Fire, Emergency Services Rush to the Scene
A devastating fire outbreak has ravaged the Oko Baba plank market in the Ebute Metta area of Lagos State, with officials from the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Services and the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency racing to contain the blaze.
According to eyewitness accounts, the fire has consumed several shanties in the market, leaving destruction and chaos in its wake. The extent of the damage is still being assessed, but early indications suggest that the fire has caused significant damage to the market’s infrastructure.
“It’s a terrible scene here,” tweeted Adedeji Olalekan, a social media user who witnessed the fire. “The entire street is ablaze, and all the shanties are burning. The flames are spreading quickly, and it’s a miracle that no one has been injured so far.”
Emergency responders are working tirelessly to put out the fire and prevent it from spreading to other parts of the market. The cause of the fire is still unknown, but an investigation is underway to determine the origin of the blaze.
As the situation continues to unfold, residents and business owners in the area are left reeling from the devastating impact of the fire. The full extent of the damage will only be clear once the fire has been fully extinguished and an assessment of the damage has been completed.
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